BMW M4 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 13 recalls on file for the BMW M4 (2014–2026).

Complaints
27
Recalls
13
Model years
11
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2014720151020162017520182019120201202122022120242026
NHTSA complaints per BMW M4 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every BMW M4 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 M400001—
2024 M410000Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2022 M420000Visibility & Wipers
2021 M410002Brakes
2020 M410002Suspension
2019 M400001—
2018 M450001Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2017 M400003—
2016 M4100003Suspension
2015 M470003Electrical System
2014 M400002—

Most common BMW M4 problem areas (all years)

  • Suspension
    6 complaints
  • Engine
    6 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    5 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    4 complaints
  • Electrical System
    3 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

20202022
Complaints about the BMW M4 received by NHTSA each month.

BMW M4 recalls

  • Recall 25V643000Sep 25, 20254 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V527000Jul 11, 20241,145 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.

  • Recall 24V288000Apr 24, 20245,761 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V554000Jul 21, 202121,537 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V062000Feb 10, 2021893 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V666000Oct 29, 202021 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: A damaged connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail could lead to a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 19V352000May 9, 20195,079 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V713000Oct 11, 20182,661 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V507000Aug 16, 201767 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V115000Feb 23, 2017292 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V914000Dec 20, 20163,506 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V653000Sep 9, 2016196 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V782000Nov 23, 201542 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle would stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other BMW models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology